Michael Vick is going to be released from prison soon, and according to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), recently released government evidence indicates he “enjoyed putting his own family pet dogs into the ring with fighting pit bulls.” As such, PETA is urging the NFL to make Vick take a test for [...]

Looks like we have at least six more weeks of winter to go. For some of us, that means snow and freezing temperatures. For others, lots of rain (hopefully). Until the sun is a bit higher in the sky and the days are a little bit warmer/longer, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has [...]

In December 2008, a five-month-old pit bull, Gigi, was hit by a car. Gigi and her owner were crossing the street near their Staten Island home when a car struck the dog. According to Gigi’s owner, the car was on the wrong side of the street. The driver left the scene of the accident. Gigi [...]

There are several things to consider when selecting a vet to treat your pooch. I speak from experience learned the hard way when I say that you get what you pay for, and even in tight economic times, money should only be one of many factors you consider when choosing a vet for your fury friend(s). Here [...]

Last summer, 9-year-old Calli Vanderaa found seven-week-old puppies in the garbage dumpster behind her house. In November, she wrote a letter to her local newspaper, the Winnipeg Free Press, detailing her rescue efforts. Here is the letter: Dear Sir My name is Calli Vanderaa. I’m 9 years old and I live with my daddy. One day we [...]

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the danger of stray voltage on city streets can turn walking, biking or running your dog into a dangerous and devastating event. The occurrence seems to be most common in northern climates and urban areas. What happens is stray voltage occurs when dormant utilities [...]

Increasing travel — global travel in particular — is leading to new diseases spreading from country to country. Chronic Wasting Disease, Monkeypox, Avian Influenza — you name it and chances are it moved quickly from one country to the next. One of the latest diseases starting to show up in the United States is Chagas [...]

Over here, I often talk about my greyhound, Greta. And just last week, I shared a story on this blog about an amazing greyhound in the U.K. If I had property and enough money and a husband who would let me, I would most likely have adopted a dozen greyhounds by now. Until I win [...]

‘Tis the season for holiday cheer with Thanksgiving and Christmas approaching quite near. End-of-the-year festivities may bring friends and families closer, but with all of the season’s hustle and bustle, many pets may become overwhelmed and confused or exhibit negative behaviors resulting from unfamiliar sounds, smells and visitors that surround them before the New Year. [...]